Inferring Character Traits gt adv

Characterization is

• the central message in a story

• the problem in a story

• the process by which a writer reveals a character's personality and qualities

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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Sarah and Zane went to the park. Zane with his bicycle and Sarah with her roller skates. Zane said, "Sarah you may ride on my bike but, may I use your roller skates?" Sarah said, "I will ride on your bike, but I will not allow you to use my roller skates. They are new and I don't want anybody to use them." Sarah is ________.

• generous

• kind

• naughty

• selfish

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Mother is going to market. She asked Lia to take care of her younger sister while she's away. Lia stayed with her sister and played with her, even if her friends asked her to play outside. Lia is ________.

• easy-going

• honest

• lazy

• responsible

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Arianne is an executive secretary who lives alone in a bungalow near her office. When she comes home, she's too tired to clean her house. She's too tired to sweep away dust, pick up anything on the floor, or to tidy up the cupboards. When she open the cupboards, lots of things fall out on top of her. So, she nailed the cupboard shut. Arianne is _________________.

• clean

• neat

• orderly

• untidy

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

My father sets rules for us to follow. We should be home before 6:00 in the afternoon. He does not allow my older sister to go on a date without a chaperone. We can only watch T.V. during weekends. Each of us has a household chore to do. Father is ______________.

• generous

• industrious

• lazy

• strict

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Hazel counted the money that she got from her piggy bank. "Four hundred pesos. Now can I buy the costume that I need for the play. I won't bother my parents with the expenses anymore. They have already spent much for my tuition fee and books." Hazel showed ________ for her parents.

• cheerfulness

• concern

• obedience

• generosity

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Using the S.T.E.A.L. strategy helps readers infer information about characters. Which type of characterization SHOWS readers information rather than TELLS the reader?

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

• inferred characterization

• character trait

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Indirect Characterization involves...

• understanding character traits through their thoughts and actions

• the author telling us how to think about the characters.

• knowing which characters in a story are round or flat.

• is a list of character traits the author gives a reader about the main characters.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What is direct characterization?

• Reactions of other characters give us information we need
• We learn about a character through their physical appearance
• We learn about a character through their thoughts
• An author tells you directly about a character

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

How is the character's traits revealed?
Marcy sat in class, drumming her fingers on her desk.  Thinking back to that morning, she felt remorse over the way she had talked to her mom.

• actions
• thoughts
• statements
• interactions with other characters

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3